Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ktunaxa First Nation, governments, industry and donors unite to safeguard vital Rocky Mountain landscape The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), in…
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Affordable homes added at Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it
Four new duplexes reconnect families and revitalize community Overcrowding, inadequate housing and homelessness have long challenged Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation. But this reality is changing. In…
A wetland gets vital attention
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it First Nation helps heal the land “We hold a covenant with the Creator to be the caretakers and stewards of Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it lands,” says Nasuʔkin…
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it celebrates improvements to recreation site
A peaceful community recreation site, the Edwards Lake Campground in Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it attracts families, bird-watchers and campers to its pristine, shallow waters and picturesque…
Ka·kin Group of Companies restructuring with new CEO
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band or ‘YQT’) proudly announces the restructuring of Ka·kin, its wholly owned economic development arm, and the appointment of Trent…
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it responds to sale of EVR to Glencore
Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band) has released an official response to the recent sale of Elk Valley Resources from Teck to Glencore. “It is…
Groundbreaking partnership formed for Michel Coal Project
Foundation laid for new era of natural resource development Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi’it (Tobacco Plains Indian Band or YQT) and Pacific Road Capital are proud to announce…
Fifteen wildfire projects undertaken with Trust support
Fifteen small communities and First Nations in the Columbia Basin are upping their abilities to prevent and fight wildfires. These projects are being done with…
Rural communities take action to prepare for emergencies
Columbia Basin Trust supports emergency-related purchases and improvements When it comes to handling emergency situations—such as the wildfires, floods and heat waves experienced in 2021—it’s…
Inaugural forum focussed on Elk River health
Last Friday, December 3, a diverse group of parties united by their interested in Elk River watershed health convened to discuss the implementation of an…